William Penn Life, 1973 (8. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1973-10-01 / 4. szám

Minutes of the Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting

Excerpts from Minutes of the third Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Directors of die William Penn Association held September lo-12, 1973 in the Board Room of the Home Office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1. National President Elmer Charles welcomed everyone present and was sincerely pleased to see all members of the official family, which included the Auditing Committee members, in good health at this Fall meeting of the Board of Directors. He informed the members he has prepared an important Agenda, and also had submitted his written Report to the Board of Directors one week ago. He hoped that the Directors received this report, and make a thorough discussion of same with the thought to bringing forth constructive recommendation which would benefit the Association.

He hoped everyone had an enjoyable summer and a pleasant vacation. September always brings with it Labor Day, and we at William Penn also labored hard during the past year to move the Association forward. Although the prospects may sometime look dim, he hopes the balance of the year will be successful so we will have a profitable picture for 1973.

President Charles reminded us that we must recognize and accept changes in our financial and economic structure which is occurring in our country today. We must accept this responsibility now and it is up to each of us to help solve these ever occurring problems. We must maintain the confidence of our membership, and we, as the official family, are ambassadors of our Association to our membership. We must look for avenues of new business to maintain the future programs of our Society.

President Charles was very happy to see Rev. Director Andrew P. Jacobs

“Certainly ... all underwriters make mistakes, but you’re taking too many turns.”

present for the meeting who was recently hospitalized for illness, as well as Director John Sabo, who also spent time in the hospital due to illness. He also announced with regret that Andrew Balogh, Field Manager (East), is again confined to the hospital, and we all wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. Zam of Toledo, Ohio was also hospitalized.

We share along with General Counsel Gay B. Banes our deepest regret and sorrow upon the passing of his Beloved mother, Mrs. Mary Banyacsky. She was a great lady in heart, spirit, enthusiasm, dedication and understanding.

We further share our deepest sorrow upon the death of:

Frank Magyary, former Director and Manager of Branch 44, Akron, Ohio.

Frank Koos, President, Branch 230, Terre Haute, Indiana.

Mrs. Phillip (Mudry) Melnick, Corresonding Secretary and Reporter, ranch 76, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Stephen Becsi, Father-in-law of Branch Manager George Charles, Branch 296.

The members rose for a moment of silent prayer in honor of our deceased members.

President Charles extended birthday

greetings to Director Frank J. Radvany, leneral Counsel Gay B. Banes, Director John Sabo, Director Frank Bero, Director Albert Kertesz, Medical Director Dr. Samuel C. Gomory and Gus G. Nagy, Field Manager (Central).

2. Board Chairman John P. Balia called the meeting to order and Auditing Committee Members. He welcomed each of them present and was happy to see the official family in good spirits and good health. The Agenda has been prepared and hoped our deliberations will be in the same good spirit, understanding and cooperation as always. He expressed best wishes to the Auditing Committee for a successful meeting.

3. Mrs. Emma Beganyi, Secretary of the Auditing Committee, thanked the Board Chairman and National President for the best wishes extended to them She stated they are always happy to be

Eresent at the same time the Board of •irectors meet, and expressed best wishes to the Board for a fruitful meeting.

4. The Board of Directors, Auditing Committee and National Officers pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. Reverend Director Andrew P. Jacobs offered the invocation.

5. General Counsel Gay B. Banes thanked each and everyone for the kind condolences which were extended to him and his family upon the death of his mother. He also thanked everyone for the support he received during the recent primary election when he was campaigning for the office of Common Pleas Court Judge in Allegheny County.

6. Reverend Director Andrew P. Jacobs also thanked the members for their concern and for the many get well wishes he received during his recent confinement to the hospital

7. Board Chairman Balia excused the Auditing Committee so they may proceed with their work at hand.

8. Secretary of the Board Frank J. Radvany calls the roll and the following are present: Elmer Charles, National President; Louis L. Varga, John P. Balia, Vice Presidents; Directors: Frank Bero, Zoltán B. Emri, Michael Hegedűs, Rev. Andrew P. Jacobs, Albert G. Kertesz, William C. Kohut, Stephen Lang, Jr., Frank J. Radvany, John Sabo, Joseph Toma, John Veszprémi, Jr., Frank J. Wukovits, Sr.; Albert J. Stelkovics, National Secretary; Julius E. Somogyi, National Treasurer; Gay B. Banes, General Counsel and Dr. Samuel C. Gomory, Medical Director.

9. The Agenda is presented to the Board and same is adopted with the provisio that any matter properly belonging before the meeting may be added thereto during the course of the meeting.

10. Dr. Samuel C. Gomory, Medical Director, submitted his report. The Board acknowledged the report of the Medical Director with sincere thanks and appreciation and ordered same to be placed in file.

11. National President Elmer Charles submitted a verbal report to the Board regarding the Insurance Department's special one-year examination which was acknowledged by the Board.

12. Director Albert G. Kertesz and Field Manager Gus G. Nagy submitted their final report and accounting of the 30th Annual Bowling Tournament held in Cleveland, Ohio. The Board accepted their report with sincere gratitude for a most successful tournament and requested same be placed in file.

13. General Counsel Gay B. Banes made a verbal report to the Board members with reference to the American Fund, acquisition of additional property to our present site, and other matters involving our Association. The Board acknowledged the report of General Counsel.

14. Moved and seconded that Director John Veszprémi, Jr. and Rev. Director Andrew P. Jacobs be named as Co-Administrators of the 1974 Bowling Toumament and Scholarship Days to be held in Detroit, Michigan. Further moved that Gus G.Nagy, Field Manager (Central) be appointed to assist the Co-Administrators. The motion was unanimously adopted. Director Veszprémi thanked the Board for this ap-Eointment and informed the Board of •irectors that preliminary plans are already being made for this occasion.

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